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Some of us wonder if what we are doing is our actual “purpose” in life. Terry Slack has no question that he is fulfilling his purpose on staff with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes since 1990 and with the state director since 2010.

The Broadmoor Neighborhood Association is hosting a party for the neighborhood on April 20 to mark the 100th anniversary of Broadmoor’s founding.

A Bossier Parish school bus operator is being lauded as a hero for being there to help when a Curtis Elementary student choked on a piece of candy. Following is Bossier School District’s account of what happened: What began as a typical ride home on bus #197 last week turned into a scary situation that could have been tragic had bus operator Deborah Johnson not jumped into action.

I’ll start off slowly this year and just give you the top ten, as I see it. There is still a lot of moving pieces in this draft to be cleared up. Will the Bears trade Justin Fields and draft Caleb Williams or do they keep Fields and get a massive trade haul in return. And that’s just the first pick...

Missed me? Lately, my thoughts have been run amuck with all things sports and some things (gasp!) other than sports. For instance... Is baseball really done in Shreveport? Who can save it? I think the guy is there, he just needs a push. Is Hockey still considered the fourth most popular sport? After football, baseball and basketball, hockey has long been viewed as the four in the big four of sports. Could that be coming to an end with the rise of soccer and golfs popularity?

On Sunday afternoon, the Centenary Gents men’s basketball team won their second SCAC title with an 83-76 win over Colorado College. The star of the game goes to superstar Tykeem Singleton, who finished with 33 points and the Tournament MVP.

John Nickelson, candidate for Caddo Sheriff, filed his last campaign report on Feb. 22. This report covered the period from Dec. 19 through Feb. 12. Here is a quick summary (round numbers): a. Total cash receipts: $199,000 b. Total loans received: $2,500 c. Contributions from OUT of parish donors: $11,500 d. Contributions from IN parish donors: $185,000 e. Total disbursements: $56,000 f. Funds on hand: $161,500 Nickelson had campaign funds of $16,000 at the beginning of the reporting period. Nickelson's major expenditures during the reporting period (round numbers):

In a tearful team meeting this afternoon, Benton High Girls Basketball Coach Mary Ward announced that she is stepping down from coaching after an 18-year run that led the Lady Tigers to state championships and an incredible record. Ward has been a fixture in girls’ basketball from the time she played for Airline High School, Baylor, and Tulane University, where she was enshrined in the Hall of Fame. Ward then moved into coaching nearly decades ago at Benton High, where she recently celebrated her 400th win. “The memories created, the relationships made, and the lessons learned on and off the court will forever hold a special place in my heart,” Ward said. “I am grateful for the dedication of my coaching staff and the exceptional talents of the student-athletes who have graced our team. Together, we have achieved milestones such as a state championship, two state runner-up titles, four appearances in the Final Four and an overall record of 400-207.”